Description
Zalew Szałe is a good place to observe migrating ducks, such as патка свиркач, патка ластовичарка and патка берија. On the reservoir itself, you can spot many species of gulls, divers, and grebes, such as белец, касписки галеб and обичен галеб, which breeds here. Rarities such as белоглава патка, Bar-tailed Godwit and Glaucous Gull have appeared on the reservoir.
Szałe isn't just a reservoir, it encompasses everything surrounding it. In the surrounding Winiary forest, you can spot interesting species like црн клукајдрвец, шумска чучулига and обичен ползач. брегова ластовичка and gulls nest readily on the slopes near the reservoir, and in the local fields, you can observe калуѓерка and вртивратка. I hope I've encouraged you to observe this incredibly important place for the region. See you at Szałe.
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Access
Zalew Szałe is located directly southeast of Kalisz. The easiest way to park is at one of the nearby parking lots or use public transport (Pokrzywnicka Tama), where city buses run. Press a P on the map for directions. The route shown on the map is about 10 km.